HOW MUMBAI POLICE SUPPORTED ARJUN

National Award winning actorproducer Arjun Rampal (right), whose forthcoming film is based on gangsterturned-politician Arun Gawli, says Mumbai Police was supportive during the film’s shooting.

However, the actor is a little worried about the certification for the film since it has a political backdrop.

The actor says, “Since Gawli is a gangster and politician and we are projecting the character as authentic, as possible, shooting a major part in real location was risky. But we received huge support from Mumbai Police to shoot the film, they did not object.”

About fears on film’s certification, he adds, “When I started the film I didn’t think too much about it. But now that you people are talking about it, I am a little worried.”

The actor, who has co-written the script for the first time, went through an extensive research work to bring the authentic story of Gawli.

Director of the film, Ashim Ahluwalia, also a National award winner, attempted to capture different phases of Gawli’s life in the film with intense detailing in appearance, production designing and screenplay.

Considering the fact that his earlier film, Miss Lovely was screened at various international film festivals, including Cannes, he tried to cater the film for both international and Indian audiences.

Since Gawli is a gangster and politician, and we are projecting the character as authentic, as possible, shooting in real location was risky